Adult Sepsis Management in Internal Medicine: Are We Overtreating, Undertreating, or Targeting the Wrong Metrics? Review Abstract Background Management of adult sepsis requires prompt decision-making amid uncertainty about infection, organ dysfunction, hemodynamic status, and treatment responsiveness. Although standardized care pathways may reduce harmful delays, indiscriminate
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Frailty Before the ICU: Using Frailty Scores to Guide Escalation Without Turning Them Into Gatekeepers
Frailty Before the ICU: Using Frailty Scores to Guide Escalation Without Turning Them Into Gatekeepers Review Abstract Purpose: Frailty has emerged as an important predictor of adverse outcomes in hospitalized and critically ill adults, particularly among older patients with multiple chronic conditions. As healthcare systems increasingly care
The Internist’s Role in the Longevity Movement: Separating Science from Pseudoscience
The Internist’s Role in the Longevity Movement Separating Science from Pseudoscience Abstract The longevity movement has gained considerable traction in recent years, driven by advances in molecular biology, increased public interest in healthy aging, and widespread media coverage of anti-aging interventions. Promises of extended lifespan
The Role of Palliative Care in Internal Medicine: Too Late or Too Early?
The Role of Palliative Care in Internal Medicine Too Late or Too Early Check out our extensive video library (see channel for our latest videos) Abstract The integration of palliative care within internal medicine remains a complex and continually evolving aspect of contemporary healthcare delivery. As
The Rising Tide of Interstitial Lung Disease in Internal Medicine Clinics
The Rising Tide of Interstitial Lung Disease in Internal Medicine Clinics Check out our extensive video library (see channel for our latest videos) Abstract Interstitial lung disease (ILD) has become an increasingly important focus within internal medicine, reflecting both a rise in global awareness and
The Hidden Cost of Skipping Frailty Assessment: New Research Reveals
The Hidden Cost of Skipping Frailty Assessment: New Research Reveals Please like and subscribe if you enjoyed this video :-) Introduction Frailty assessment remains critically underutilized in healthcare settings despite affecting approximately 15% of noninstitutionalized adults in the United States
Periodontitis Patients Likely To Suffer From Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
Periodontitis Patients Likely To Suffer From Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment In recent years, research has increasingly confirmed a robust epidemiological link between periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), with studies since 2017 reinforcing this connection. However, questions remain regarding the reciprocal effects of treating either condition and the underlying biological mechanisms. This review
